The very best that Italian American Heritage Month has to offer in L.A.
The Great Seal of the United States declares "out of many, one." That reminds us that this nation wouldn't exist, without the merge of people coming from different countries. Every year, the President of the United States declares October as Italian American Heritage and Culture Month. It's essential to preserve the legacy of courage,...
Bottega Veneta headed for Melrose Place
ROMA, 02 NOV -Bottega Veneta will bring its world even closer to home, literally, unveiling its latest retail concept early next year on Melrose Place in Los Angeles, www.WWD.com has learned.The PPR-owned company, which already has gender-specific, furniture-only and leather-goods-focused boutiques among its 180 stores worldwide, will add a home-fo...
Il Cenacolo Italian Culture Club Moves…Again
by Nickolas Marinelli Since 1928, Il Cenacolo has been recognized as San Francisco's premiere Italian cultural club. Since its inception, the venerable old organization has held regular Thursday luncheons, during which guest speakers representing all aspects of Italian culture have addressed the all-male membership. At first they...
New chef brings authentic Italian cuisine to Paisano's at Pechanga
Where do you go in Southern California to enjoy a stellar meal for a special occasion or just for a wonderful night out? We all have lists of our favorite places, but is Paisano's Italian Restaurant at Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula on your list? If not, it should be. My husband, Todd, and I recently met Paisano's new Executive Che...
La tradizione italiana del leggendario Circo Zoppè
by Roberto Natalini La storia di questo antico circo itinerante ha inizio nel 1842 a Budapest, quando un artista di strada francese, Napoline Zoppè, incontra la talentuosa ballerina equestre Ermenegilda, con la quale si trasferisce a Venezia per fondare insieme il circo che diventerà uno dei più leggendari d'Europa. Quasi 100 anni più...
Rodolfo Valentino Lodge Sponsors New Oak Trees in Clovis
Several months ago, our lodge supported the Clovis Centennial Committee by donating toward their effort of planting oak trees along the Clovis Heritage Trail. For us "old-timers", the trail follows the right-of-way for the Southern Pacific Railroad that, at one time, was a link to the rest of California's railway system. The Centennial Com...
North Beach Citizens Honors ItalFoods’ Richard Armanino
Since 2004, North Beach Citizens has honored individuals who demonstrate excellence in service to the underserved and disadvantaged in North Beach. This year, the nonprofit organization will be honoring Richard Armanino on Sunday, November 10th at the San Francisco Italian Athletic Club. Since an early age, Richard Armanino has devoted him...
The M.A. in Italian Studies to debut at CSULB in Fall 2014
by Silvia Simonetti After a long delay, the much-awaited Master of Arts degree in Italian Studies has been approved by the Academic Senate of the California State University, Long Beach. Strongly supported by the George L. Graziadio Center for Italian Studies, represented by Chair Clorinda Donato, the new Program will be effective sta...
Black hole development in Little Italy
by Ian Anderson One block of West Date Street, between Columbia and India, was permanently closed to car traffic on December 1st for the groundbreaking of Piazza Famiglia, a European-style pedestrian plaza projected "to become the new 'heart' of Little Italy" in 2016. Plans for the public square include "classic Italian architectural detai...
Trattoria Neapolis in Pasadena is closing
Trattoria Neapolis, an Italian restaurant and bar on South Lake Avenue, has announced that it will close after 2 1/2 years. The last day of service is set for Feb. 1. "We are proud of our restaurant's food, drink, service and ambiance," the restaurant's crew wrote on its website. "We hope to see you in the next two weeks in the restaurant...
Italians of the Frontier Book Coming out Mid April
by Mauro Battocchi For those interested in the interplay between Italy and Silicon Valley, make sure to pick up a copy of the forthcoming book "Italiani di frontiera. Dal West al Web. Un'avventura in Silicon Valley", by Roberto Bonzio. The book traces the journey of Italians into the West — into the depths of Silicon Valley as well — and b...
Hot Italian to open Davis pizzeria this fall
by Dani Anguiano Hot Italian is bringing the heat to Davis with a new restaurant opening in late fall in the Davis Commons, next to Mikuni and Whole Foods. The Davis location of the popular pizza and panini bar, which is scheduled to open in late November or early December, will be slightly smaller than its midtown Sacramento and...